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NRF: Retail container traffic to increase in March

Press Release:   Retail Container Traffic to Increase 10 Percent in March   WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Press Release:   DAKINE Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Welsh as Snow Team Manager   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (March 15, 2012) – DAKINE is pleased to announce the addition of Mark…

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Press Release:   Fernando Aguerre to Receive Dick Baker Memorial Award   - Award to be presented at Surf Summit 15 -   ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. (March 21, 2012) –…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom reduces staff

Volcom reduces staff

Volcom moved to reduce its staff on Thursday due to the challenging economic environment and other factors, the company said.

News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy announces extensive partnership with The Berrics

Skullcandy announces extensive partnership with The Berrics

Press Release:   Skullcandy Announces Unique Partnership With The Berrics  

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series